Varsity
OriginChicago, Illinois
Genres
Years active2013 (2013)–present
LabelsRun For Cover, Babe City, Jurassic Pop
Members
  • Stephanie Smith
  • Dylan Weschler
  • Patrick Stanton
  • Jake Stolz
  • Paul Stolz
Past membersSpencer Smith
Websitewww.varsitytunes.com

Varsity is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

History

Varsity released a song on their Bandcamp page in 2013 titled "Turns Out", with a B-Side titled "Downtown".[1] Varsity released their first EP titled Thanks For Nothing in 2014.[2] Varsity released their self-titled first full-length album in 2015.[3][4] In 2015, Varsity released a new song titled "Cult of Personality", with a B-Side titled "So Sad, So Sad".[5] In mid 2016, Varsity released a song titled "Smash", with a B-Side titled "Still Apart".[6][7] On April 27, 2018 Varsity released their sophomore record, Parallel Person, on Babe City Records.[8]

On October 30, 2018, Varsity announced their signing with Boston-based independent label Run For Cover Records and released two new singles, "The Dogs Only Listen To Him" and "UFO".[9]

Band members

Current members
  • Stephanie Smith – lead vocals, percussion, piano, keyboards, synthesizers (2013–present)
  • Dylan Weschler – guitars, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Patrick Stanton – guitars (2013–present)
  • Paul Stolz – bass (2013–present)
  • Jake Stolz – drums, percussion (2015–present)
Former members
  • Spencer Smith – drums, percussion (2013–2015)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Varsity (2015; self-released, Jurassic Pop)
  • Parallel Person (2018; Babe City)
  • Fine Forever (2020; Run For Cover)

EPs

  • Thanks for Nothing (2014; self-released)
  • Limited Edition Tour Tape (2016; self-released)

Singles

  • "Turns Out" / "Downtown" (2013; self-released)
  • "Cult of Personality" / "So Sad, So Sad" (2015; self-released)
  • "Eye to Eye" / "Kelly" (2016; self-released)
  • "Smash" / "Still Apart" (2016; self-released)
  • "The Dogs Only Listen to Him" / "UFO" (2018, Run For Cover)

Compilations

  • Singles (2016; self-released)
  • The Basement Takes (2015–2016) (2019, Run For Cover)

References

  1. ↑ "Varsity". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Varsity". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Julious, Britt. "Varsity is ready for the next level". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  4. ↑ Terry, Josh. "Exclusive: Varsity announces debut album, makes blissful indie pop on 'Hairpool'". RedEye. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  5. ↑ Terry, Josh. "Exclusive: Varsity premieres new single 'Cult of Personality'". RedEye. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  6. ↑ Anthony, David. "Varsity strides forward with newfound confidence on its latest single". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  7. ↑ Doyle, Liam. "VARSITY – SMASH / STILL APART". Wake The Deaf. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "Varsity - Parallel Person". Babe City Records. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  9. ↑ "Varsity Sign to Run for Cover Records, Release Two New Songs". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
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